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NJ Assembly Votes Unanimously in Favor of Furloughed Workers

Almost a month after Governor Chris Christie manufactured a budget stalemate that resulted in tens of thousands of state workers being furloughed over the 4th of July holiday, he has signed legislation providing back pay to those employees who were furloughed over the three days.

NJ Assembly Votes Unanimously in Favor of Furloughed Workers

Budget Settlement Reached

It took three days, public uproar, and thousands of workers to urge Governor Chris Christie and the Legislature to end the shutdown and put state employees back to work.

Budget Settlement Reached

Son of AFSCME NJ Member Wins 2017 AFSCME Family Scholarship

Daniel Derramas, son of AFSCME NJ Local 2273 Member Joan Derramas, won the 2017 AFSCME Family Scholarship award.

Son of AFSCME NJ Member Wins 2017 AFSCME Family Scholarship

Letter From Exec. Dir. Sharpe About Christie Statement on State Pensions

Letter From Exec. Dir. Sharpe About Christie Statement on State Pensions

Know Your Rights - Weingarten Rights

Did you know that the boss cannot question you without your union representative present? It’s your right as a union member! But, you have to ask for one, according to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Know Your Rights - Weingarten Rights